Torque spec for leaf spring eye and shackle

[Frankenchevy]

Anyone have actual torque specs on leaf spring eyes and shackles. Looking for actual specs not “tighten em up real good”

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[Frankenchevy]

And yes I’m aware they aren’t oriented correctly...

 

[bucket]

Well, my torque spec isn't what you are looking for. But more important than torque spec is torquing the bolts with the truck at ride height. You likely already knew that, but I figured it was still worth a mention.

 

[Frankenchevy]

Many, many curse words later. I had to channel my inner Shiva (I often wish I had four arms). Next time I do leaf springs I’m calling a buddy to help.

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Still waiting on someone who knows proper torque for the main eyes...

 

[Frankenchevy]

Well, my torque spec isn't what you are looking for. But more important than torque spec is torquing the bolts with the truck at ride height. You likely already knew that, but I figured it was still worth a mention.

Yes sir, i just put the truck back on the ground and now I’m just waiting on that spec. They’re just hand tight for now. I didn’t see your post until after I posted my last pictures. What is your torque spec? I just don’t want to compress the crap out of the pivot points, but I also don’t want them backing out, lol!

 

[bucket]

My torque spec is just the right amount of gugg gugg guggs from the impact gun, lol. I honestly don't believe it's that critical because of the sleeve in the bushing. Realistically it's not going to get over crushed by an impact gun and a happy trigger finger.

 

[CSFJ]

I flipped through the DOD manual for the CUCV trucks. Oddly enough, I couldn't find any particular number. There doesn't seem to be a section on leaf spring replacement, out of 950+/- pages. Leads me to believe bucket has the correct answer.

 

[Frankenchevy]

My torque spec is just the right amount of gugg gugg guggs from the impact gun, lol. I honestly don't believe it's that critical because of the sleeve in the bushing. Realistically it's not going to get over crushed by an impact gun and a happy trigger finger.

K, I’ll just give it hell then

 

[Blue Ox]

I'm reasonably sure the Chilton or Haynes manual has a spec, but mine is at the shop. If you can wait until Monday I'll look it up for you.

I'm a little concerned that it seems like only one other person here has a manual.

 

[bucket]

I'm reasonably sure the Chilton or Haynes manual has a spec, but mine is at the shop. If you can wait until Monday I'll look it up for you.

I'm a little concerned that it seems like only one other person here has a manual.

Lol, I have some manuals. They get looked at every once in a while (factory manuals). But when it comes to things that I'm familiar with, I trust my own judgement over a Haynes or Chilton manual.

 

[hirschdalechevy]

my clymer manual , rear shackle bolt 90lbs up to 77 and 78 and up 110lbs

 

[Craig 85]

I just read my instructions for ORD's front shackle kit and it say 50 LBS. That is for a 1/2" bolt. I don't know if that's the same size as the rear kit.

 

[Frankenchevy]

I want to say they’re 9/16 in the rear.

 

[Blue Ox]

Lol, I have some manuals. They get looked at every once in a while (factory manuals). But when it comes to things that I'm familiar with, I trust my own judgement over a Haynes or Chilton manual.

That's absolutely true if you've been turning wrenches for years and know what it all feels like. I didn't want to make assumptions about someone else's experience.

Besides, the man asked for a spec.

 

[Charlie]

Measure bolt size and thread pitch, unless you know already, and grade, put in google to see what you get from that.